Choosing an adoption agency is one of the most important steps in your adoption journey. An adoption agency helps connect you with birth mothers, guides you both through the legal process, and provides emotional and practical support every step of the way.
Lifetime Adoption is a national adoption agency that has helped families grow through safe, ethical, and supportive adoption services across the United States.
How to Choose the Right Adoption Agency
Choosing an adoption agency is a deeply personal decision and selecting the right adoption agency is crucial as they will serve as your support throughout the adoption journey.
Look for:
- Experience and proven success
- Transparent communication
- Strong support for birth mothers
- Clear pricing and timelines
- Positive reviews and testimonials
Questions to Ask:
- How are birth mothers supported?
- What is your average wait time?
- What services are included?
- How do you handle communication?
Why Families Choose Lifetime Adoption
With over 40 years of experience in domestic, open adoption, Lifetime Adoption is a trusted national adoption agency known for its compassionate approach and personalized support.
What Sets Lifetime Apart?
- Nationwide reach for more opportunities
- Dedicated coordinators for personal guidance
- Strong birth mother support programs
- Ethical, transparent adoption practices
- Decades of experience helping families grow
Adoption Agency vs. Adoption Attorney
Some families consider working with an attorney instead of an agency.
The key differences here are:
- Adoption agencies provide full-service support (matching, counseling, coordination)
- Attorneys primarily handle legal aspects
For most families, an adoption agency offers a more guided and supported experience.
What Does it Cost to Work with an Adoption Agency?
Costs of a private adoption can vary anywhere from $5,000 to $70,000 and are based on factors such as legal fees, home studies, agency fees, and birth parent support. They can also vary depending on services and circumstances.
Typical costs may include:
- Agency fees
- Legal fees
- Birth mother support
- Medical expenses
A reputable adoption agency will always provide clear, upfront cost information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption Agencies
What is an adoption agency?
An organization that helps adoptive families connect with birth parents and guides everyone through the adoption process.
How long does adoption take?
Timelines vary, but working with a national adoption agency, like Lifetime, can often shorten wait times because of their national outreach to birth parents.
Are adoption agencies safe?
Yes, licensed adoption agencies follow strict ethical and legal guidelines to protect everyone involved.
Can I adopt in a different state?
Yes. National adoption agencies specialize in interstate adoptions.
Start Your Adoption Journey
Lifetime Adoption is a leading domestic adoption agency in the US with four decades of experience building families. Its mission has been to promote open adoptions that benefit everyone involved, especially the child. Through its focus on newborn open adoption, the agency has made parenthood a reality for thousands of families nationwide.
Lifetime Adoption is here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and unwavering support; helping you grow your family with confidence.
To learn more, call Lifetime Adoption at 727-493-0993 or request free adoption information today.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on January 17, 2018, and has since been updated.
Founder of Lifetime Adoption, adoptive mom, adoption expert, and Certified Open Adoption Practitioner (C.O.A.P).
Since 1986, adoption expert Mardie Caldwell has been dedicated to bringing couples and birth parents together in order to fulfill their dreams.
“Many years ago, I was also searching for a child to adopt. We didn’t know where or how to get started. Through research, determination, and a prayer, our dream of a family became reality. I started with a plan, a notebook, assistance from a caring adoption consultant and a lot of hard work; this was my family I was building. We had a few heartaches along the way, but the pain of not having children was worse!
Within weeks we had three different birth mothers choose us. We were overwhelmed and delighted. Many unsettling events would take place before our adoption would be finalized, many months later. Little did I know that God was training and aligning me for the adoption work I now do today. It is my goal to share with our families the methods and plans which succeed and do not succeed. I believe adoption should be affordable and can be a wonderful “pregnancy” for the adoptive couple.
I have also been on both sides of infertility with the loss of seven pregnancies and then conceiving by new technology, giving birth to a healthy daughter. I have experienced first-hand the emotional pain of infertility and believe my experience allows me to serve your needs better.
It is my hope that for you, the prospective parents, your desire for a child will be fulfilled soon.”
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